Uperdugni Gram Panchayat, Seraikella

Uperdugni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Seraikella Panchayat Samiti and Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad. Uperdugni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Batiadih, Bhalaidih, and Bordih. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Uperdugni Gram Panchayat

Uperdugni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Batiadih
2Bhalaidih
3Bordih
4Dungridih
5Kursonpur
6Kusnopur
7Palasdih
8Ukri
9Uperdungi

Panchayati Raj Structure for Uperdugni Gram Panchayat

Uperdugni Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Uperdugni Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.

Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)

Seraikella Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uperdugni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uperdugni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Uperdugni Gram Panchayat

Where is Uperdugni Gram Panchayat located?

Uperdugni Gram Panchayat is located in the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Seraikella Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Uperdugni Gram Panchayat?

9 villages come under Uperdugni Gram Panchayat: Batiadih, Bhalaidih, Bordih, Dungridih, Kursonpur, Kusnopur, Palasdih, Ukri, and Uperdungi.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Uperdugni Gram Panchayat come under?

Uperdugni Gram Panchayat comes under Seraikella Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Saraikela Kharsawan district.

Which District Panchayat does Uperdugni Gram Panchayat come under?

Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uperdugni Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?

Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Uperdugni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Seraikella Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Uperdugni Gram Panchayat?

Uperdugni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Uperdugni Gram Panchayat do?

Uperdugni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.